NFL Week 1: The best photos

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Quarterback Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers drops back to pass against the Oakland Raiders during both team's season opener on Monday, September 10 in Oakland, California. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 22-14. Enjoy the best action from Week One of the 2012 National Football League season.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Dante Rosario of the San Diego Chargers blocks a punt attempt by Shane Lechler of the Oakland Raiders.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Shawntae Spencer of the Oakland Raiders tries, but fails, to intercept a pass intended for Antonio Gates of the San Diego Chargers.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Le'Ron McClain of the San Diego Chargers is tackled by Philip Wheeler of the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter of the season opener.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Carson Palmer of the Oakland Raiders drops back to hand off the ball during the game against the San Diego Chargers on Monday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Le'Ron McClain of the San Diego Chargers runs with the ball on Monday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Carson Palmer of the Oakland Raiders throws the ball during the game against the San Diego Chargers during the season opener for both teams on Monday, September 10.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Wide receiver Brandon Tate of the Cincinnati Bengals is hit by defensive back Chykie Brown and linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo of the Baltimore Ravens after a return in the first half on Monday, September 10.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Wide receiver Armon Binns of the Cincinnati Bengals is tackled by cornerback Lardarius Webb of the Baltimore Ravens after catching a pass on Monday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Safety Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens returns an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Wide receiver Armon Binns is upended after catching a pass against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Running back Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his seven-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – An image of former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Model is displayed in the tunnel before the Ravens take on the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on Monday. Modell died on September 6 at age 87.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Running back Ray Rice of the Baltimore Ravens scores on a seven-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Wide receiver Anquan Boldin of the Baltimore Ravens catches a 34-yard touchdown pass against defensive back Taylor Mays of the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Cincinnati Bengals players warm up on the field before taking on the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Monday in Baltimore, Maryland.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 87 Eric Decker of the Denver Broncos makes a 17-yard reception as No. 29 Ryan Mundy and No. 23 Keenan Lewis of the Pittsburgh Steelers make the tackle. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 31-19 on Sunday, September 9.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger meet at midfield at the conclusion of the game Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Manning attempts to get rid of the ball before being tackled by No. 50 linebacker Larry Foote of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 95 defensive tackle Derek Wolfe of the Denver Broncos celebrates after making a sack during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 33 running back Isaac Redman of the Pittsburgh Steelers rushes with the ball as No. 96 defensive end Mitch Unrein of the Denver Broncos makes the tackle on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.18 quarterback Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos throws against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 33 running back Isaac Redman of the Pittsburgh Steelers holds off No. 94 linebacker Lawrence Timmons of the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 31 strong safety Kam Chancellor of the Seattle Seahawks breaks up a pass intended for No.11 wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.11 Alex Smith of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass during the NFL season opener against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 89 James Jones of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with fans after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 55 Ahmad Brooks of the 49ers sacks No.12 Aaron Rodgers of the Packers on Sunday, September 9, in Wisconsin.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 86 Todd Heap of the Cardinals is tackled after making a catch against the Seahawks on Sunday.

NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 84 Randy Moss of the 49ers catches a 14-yard touchdown pass in the first half of the game against the Packers on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 54 linebacker Lavonte David of the Buccaneers tackles No.1 quarterback Cam Newton of the Panthers on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 3 Russell Wilson of the Seahawks is sacked by No. 51 Paris Lenon of the Cardinals on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 12 Aaron Rodgers of the Packers runs away from pursuit by No. 99 Aldon Smith of the 49ers in the first half of the game on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 11 Alex Smith of the 49ers is sacked by No. 52 Clay Matthews of the Packers on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 3 Russell Wilson of the Seahawks avoids a tackle by No. 50 O'Brien Schofield of the Cardinals on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seahawks talks with side judge Mike Riley on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 85 Brandon Lloyd of the New England Patriots jumps over No. 24 Coty Sensabaugh of the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 82 Brian Hartline of the Miami Dolphins completes a reception as he beats No. 25 Kareem Jackson of the Houston Texans on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 27 Stephon Gilmore of the Buffalo Bills tackles No. 84 Stephen Hill of the New York Jets on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 22 Stevan Ridley of the Patriots is tackled by No. 32 Robert Johnson of the Titans.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 9 quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball as he is tackled by No. 91 Ryan Kerrigan of the Washington Redskins on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 3 Blair Walsh of the Minnesota Vikings kicks a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during overtime on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 10 Robert Griffin of the Redskins celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Saints on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.23 Arian Foster of the Texans leaps over No.30 Chris Clemons of the Dolphins for a touchdown in the second quarter on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 25 cornerback Richard Sherman of the Seahawks walks out onto the field before the season opener against the Cardinals in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.25 running back LeSean McCoy of the Philadelphia Eagles is hit by No. 95 defensive lineman Juqua Parker of the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.7 quarterback Matt Cassel of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.27 Tavon Wilson of the Patriots intercepts a tipped pass in the end zone against the Titans on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.12 quarterback Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts is grabbed by No. 90 Julius Peppers of the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.22 Matt Forte of the Bears breaks away from No.23 Vontae Davis of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.10 Josh Scobee of the Jaguars has his extra point blocked by No. 20 Chris Cook of the Vikings in the second quarter on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – In Detroit on Sunday, No.39 Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams is tripped up by No.55 Stephen Tulloch of the Detroit Lions.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No.81 Owen Daniels of the Texans loses the ball after taking a hard hit by the Dolphins defense in Houston on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Wide receiver No.11 Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons catches an eight-yard touchdown pass against defensive back No.35 Jacques Reeves of the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 80 Jimmy Graham of the Saints fights for a fumble with No. 24 DeJon Gomes of the Redskins on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 6 Jay Cutler of the Bears ends up on his back after being hit while passing against the Colts in Chicago on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Tight end No. 88 Tony Gonzalez of the Falcons carries the ball after making a catch as strong safety No. 29 Eric Berry of the Chiefs defends on Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 81 Aaron Hernandez of the Patriots bows after catching a touchdown pass against the Titans on Sunday in Nashville.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – Cornerback No. 22 Brandon Boykin of the Eagles is hit by wide receiver No.16 Joshua Cribbs of the Browns on Sunday in Cleveland.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 80 Jimmy Graham of the Saints celebrates a touchdown against the Redskins on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 6 Mark Sanchez and No. 15 Tim Tebow of the Jets celebrate a touchdown against the Bills during their season opener at MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 11 Aldrick Robinson of the Redskins celebrates a touchdown against the Saints during their season opener in New Orleans on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 51 Paul Posluszny of the Jaguars brings down No. 12 Percy Harvin of the Vikings during the first quarter of the season opener in Minneapolis on Sunday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, No.10, takes the field at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, September 5.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 85 Kevin Ogletree of the Dallas Cowboys drags No. 21 strong safety Kenny Phillips of the New York Giants into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter on Wednesday.

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NFL Week 1: The best photos – No. 85 Kevin Ogletree of the Dallas Cowboys dives into the end zone to score during the Cowboys' 24-17 win over the New York Giants on Wednesday.